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I picked this outboard up out of a guys backyard for $37.50.
I decided to make it a project and restore it
I pulled the recoil starter to check for spark and there was great spark.
I replaced all the fuel and air lines.
I pulled the carbuerator off and went through it completely. The guy had...
I learned on this forum that my 5 hp Wards SeaKing was made in 1973. It has the Clinton Engine.
I ordered a service manual on ebay for it which came on a CD (PDF FORMAT). It was advertised from 3.5 hp to 150 hp but it did not show a 5 hp motor on the CD. And most of those outboards were Gale...
I just picked up a good looking Montgomery Ward SeaKing 5 hp outboard motor at a yard sale.
It's a Model K500 2106A
Serial Number 710328
Type No. 60 27405 R
Can anyone tell me what year this is and if there is an owners manuel somewhere to be had?
Thank you for your help!